About HS Code 480610
This HS code specifically covers vegetable parchment paper, traded in rolls or sheets. Vegetable parchment is a highly specialized paper known for its exceptional wet strength, grease resistance, and heat resistance, achieved through a unique sulfuric acid treatment. These properties make it ideal for demanding applications, particularly in food packaging, baking, and medical sterilization. Key importers and exporters include food packaging companies, bakeries, and specialty paper distributors who require materials that can withstand moisture and grease. European countries, the USA, and Japan are significant markets for both the production and consumption of vegetable parchment, driven by stringent food safety and quality standards.
Products Under This Code
Baking parchment paper, butter wrap, cheese wrap, meat interleaving paper, medical sterilization wrap, industrial release liner, cooking bags
Real World Examples
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper (bulk rolls), Pactiv Evergreen Parchment, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Baking Paper
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with greaseproof papers (480620) due to similar properties, but vegetable parchment undergoes a specific sulfuric acid treatment for its unique characteristics.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4806.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
European countries, USA, and Japan are significant markets for both production and consumption of vegetable parchment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 480610?
HS code 480610 covers: Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets. This HS code specifically covers vegetable parchment paper, traded in rolls or sheets. Vegetable parchment is a highly specialized paper known for its exceptional wet strength, grease resistance, and heat resistance, achieved through a unique sulfuric acid treatment. These properties make it ideal for demanding applications, particularly in food packaging, baking, and medical sterilization. Key importers and exporters include food packaging companies, bakeries, and specialty paper distributors who require materials that can withstand moisture and grease. European countries, the USA, and Japan are significant markets for both the production and consumption of vegetable parchment, driven by stringent food safety and quality standards.
What products fall under HS code 480610?
Baking parchment paper, butter wrap, cheese wrap, meat interleaving paper, medical sterilization wrap, industrial release liner, cooking bags
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480610?
Can be confused with greaseproof papers (480620) due to similar properties, but vegetable parchment undergoes a specific sulfuric acid treatment for its unique characteristics.
How is HS code 480610 structured?
HS code 480610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.